Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Stamford Hospital's Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a new per diem physician assistant for their growing team! The Orthopedic Trauma team is comprised of 13 full-time PAs and the program provides 24/7/365 coverage.

Physician Assistants will provide care to patients with joint, sports medicine and spine injuries, and will perform a host of clinical and surgical duties, including but not limited to first assisting in the operating room (mostly add on trauma cases i.e. hip fractures & other urgent cases such as I/D for infection or open fractures), emergency department consultations, splints, injections, rounding & discharging patients on the floors, etc. The right incumbent will bring several years of OR (first assist) experience.

Schedule: Minimum 1 to 2 shifts per month. Mostly Sundays from 6a-6p.

Requirements:

1)Must have experience doing orthopedic trauma cases in the OR.

2. CT Physician Assistant License required upon hire

4. BLS certification required

5. ACLS certification required

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the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and

encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.